M. Merivale
Under these circumstances there seems no alternative except to sanction the leave of absence granted to Chief Justice, and to appoint the New Attorney General.
Governor Sir John Bowring
20th April, 1859.
The Right Honourable Sir Edward B. Lytton, Bart.
Received 2 May 1859.
Sanctioning 18 months leave of absence granted to Chief Justice and appointments consequent thereon to be made to go out with all speed possible.
I suspect that they are hard put to...
Governor Sir John Bowring
MINUTE
20.4.1859
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2.S. 23th June 1859.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 20 of the 20th of April last, and I have to convey to you my sanction for the leave of absence for 18 months which you have granted.
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Despatch No. Chal8(218...